Weld Technician

Randstad Inhouse Services; Shotton Colliery; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking/bike sheds

Public transport access

Free tea and coffee

Paid holiday (inc. public hols)

Monthly performance lead bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Peterlee is seeking a Weld Technician to join a modern, collaborative production environment. You will work across days, back, and night shifts on a state-of-the-art line, with a focus on quality and safety.

The role offers competitive pay by shift (£17.70–£26.55 base + overtime to £35.40) plus monthly bonuses, with potential for permanency and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Welding experience preferred but not essential.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Clear communication, both written and spoken.
• Flexible to work across all shifts (days/back/night).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office on a PC.

Responsibilities

• Work to targets and deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Weld compliance manager and trainers.
• Balance shop floor and office-based tasks as required.
• Deliver reports and present findings to leadership.
• Undertake training and further learning as required.

Skills

Welding experience

Safety awareness

Communication

PC skills

Shift flexibility

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Initiative

Tools

Weld sets

OTE equipment

Job description

Weld Technician

Weld Technicians, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing 7 variants used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant.

Benefits:

• Easily accessible via public transport
• Free on-site parking/bike sheds
• Free tea and coffee
• Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
• 1 Additional holiday added every 2 years to allowance for service (max 5)
• Monthly performance lead bonus including monthly attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
• Regular performance review schemes so you'll know when you're doing a great job
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Potential to be made permanent with our client

Pay Rate and Working Hours:

36.5 hours per week

£17.70 per hour day shift

£21.24 per hour afternoon shift

£23.90 per hour night shift

£26.55 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday

£35.40 per hour overtime SundaysRate: £17.70 (up to £35.40) plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses

Shifts:

Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30

Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00

Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30

About you:

• Welding experience with knowledge of modern welding techniques (beneficial, but not essential)
• Previous experience working with weld sets, ancillary & OTE equipment (beneficial, but not essential)
• Communication / written & oral.
• Understanding of health and safety
• Flexible to work across all shifts.
• Good PC skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Adaptability.
• Understanding & use of Engineering drawings.
• Current Product & Process knowledge.
• Problem Solving.
• Initiative & Innovation.

Job Details:

• Work to targets and deadlines.
• Actively contributing to improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with Weld compliance manager, Weld Trainer, CAV SMEs and Operations Supervision to collaborate on process adherence
• Be comfortable with shop floor and office-based working.
• Be flexible in working techniques (dayshift, backshift and nightshift)
• Be able to deliver reports / presentations on findings and recommendations to value stream leadership.
• Willing to undertake training and further learning as required